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Q: How does the noun 'feat' differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat . While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring. // an acrobatic feat

Q: In what contexts can 'achievement' take the place of 'feat'?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition. // her achievements as a chemist

Q: When is 'exploit' a more appropriate choice than 'feat'?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act. // his exploits as a spy

feat

noun

ˈfēt

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as in achievement

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River

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as in thing

something done by someone famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances

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How does the noun feat differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

In what contexts can achievement take the place of feat?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is exploit a more appropriate choice than feat?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

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Recent Examples of feat An impressive feat considering the unique challenges that come with combining perishable products, unpredictable logistics and high consumer expectations, which the company’s chief executive officer Kim Tobman says are tied to emotional life moments. —

Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 Building the cast of Saturday Night Live is no easy feat. —

Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Those feats, economists say, are even more impressive considering the nation was deep in the throes of a deadly, economy-scarring pandemic when Biden took office. —

Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025 The feat had been replicated in the previous two flight tests before Thursday. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for feat

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Keep track of your major accomplishments and milestones to reference during performance reviews, and continually communicate your achievements.

— Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
The Academy’s efforts to maintain its traditions, even in the face of unexpected challenges, reflect its commitment to honoring the artistry and achievements of cinema.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025